Master in International Law, Spaces and Sovereignty

MasterPostgraduateInternational Law

About This Programme

A two-year English-taught Master in international law, spaces and sovereignty, awarded by Universite Paris Cite.

Course Highlights

  • Covers international law, diplomacy and security.
  • Concentration streams in law, diplomacy and security and defense.
  • Taught through intensive course missions.
  • Degree awarded by Universite Paris Cite.

What You'll Study

A two-year English-taught Master (ILSS) in international law, diplomacy and security, taught largely through intensive one- to two-week course missions and ending in a Master thesis. Awarded by Universite Paris Cite.

Master’s Thesis

  • Students will be required to submit an essay based on their internship or a research-based thesis. For those intending to enrol in a PhD programme, submission of the Master’s thesis is compulsory.

Year 1

  • History of Legal and Political Systems
  • Introduction to International Affairs
  • Advanced Public Law
  • International Environmental Law
  • Comparative Law and Political Issues
  • International Public Law
  • Public Business Law
  • International Trade Law
  • History of International Relations
  • International Organisations

Year 2

  • New Diplomatic Practices
  • Law of Conflicts and Security
  • Security and Defence Industries
  • Cybersecurity And Cyber Defence
  • International Space Law and Policies
  • Geopolitics of Conflicts
  • History of Defence and National Security
  • Research Methodology
  • Diplomatic and Consular Law
  • International Dispute Settlement
  • International Criminal Law – International
  • Protection of Human Rights
  • Law of the Sea
  • Maritime Geopolitics and Naval Security
  • Intelligence Studies and Influence Strategies
  • Space Competition and Commercial Perspectives
  • Space Technologies and Regional Stake Holders
  • Aerospace, Digital and Telecommunications
  • Contemporary Diplomatic Problems
  • Thesis
  • Internship Report

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree (second-class honours / CGPA around 3.0), typically in law, political science or international relations.
English: IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL 79, or native-English study of three years; English-medium degrees are exempt.

Selective admission.

Careers

Leads to careers in international law, diplomacy, security, international organisations and government.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the French Ministry of Higher Education (HCERES); the degree is awarded by Universite Paris Cite.

Programme Details

Award

Master (Master's degree), 120 ECTS

Start Date

September (annual intake)

Typical Offer

Relevant bachelor's (2nd class / CGPA 3.0); IELTS 6.0

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

International Law

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 166,400 total

Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 300. Deadline in late August (28 August 2026) for the September intake.

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